Romeo Is Juliet

A determined young actress named Vittoria fails her audition for the role of Juliet in a new production of a Shakespearean play. Unwilling to give up on the project, she uses a false identity and makeup to disguise herself as a man named Otto Novembre. Her plan succeeds when she is unexpectedly cast as Romeo. As she navigates life both on stage and behind the scenes, including the arrival of her boyfriend in the role of Mercutio, she begins to learn more about herself and the people around her.

This Italian comedy was directed by Giovanni Veronesi, who also co-wrote the screenplay. In the director's chronological body of work, this film follows Manual of Love 2 and The Ages of Love, and precedes God Laughs. The movie stars Pilar Fogliati as Vittoria and Sergio Castellitto as the director Federico Landi Porrini, with supporting performances by Margherita Buy, Geppi Cucciari, Maurizio Lombardi, and Serena De Ferrari. Produced by companies including Indiana Production and Sky, the film has received generally positive feedback from viewers. It holds a 6.4 rating on IMDb based on 561 votes and a 6.5 rating on TMDB from 89 votes.